Attempting to document my everyday life

A few random things for Friday

Not training for my 10k thanks to injuries. First extensor tendinitis in my left foot and now runners knee in my right knee (Mind you both ailments have been self-diagnosed using the Internets.) Extensor tendinitis is treated with rest – my favorite kind of treatment. Runners knee requires strengthening the leg muscles that aren’t naturally strengthened with running. You mean I have to put in more work than just running?? I’m not convinced that this is what I signed up for … Nevertheless, the race is 5 weeks from today and I *will* be ready.

Already planning in my head for April. This is not a good sign as it usually happens to me mid-month when I am so booked up that I start thinking 2 weeks ahead. We are expecting visitors at work every week of March, have a big event on the 21st that is going to be a logistical nightmare and it’s the last month for some of the team members that I supervise. Big, emotional month ahead.

Taking it as a compliment that one of our visitors at work this week made an aside comment that I seem to have a good work-life balance. I think I do, too, and that I should be proud of it.

Behind by four books on my reading goals. I just haven’t been able to get into a flow of audiobook listening and reading on my Kindle like I did last year. Normally I am behind because I’ve been watching too many random TV shows on my computer. Right now I’m behind because the social scene in Maseru has been going at a frantic pace. I’m not complaining and I think for right now spending time with friends is more important than holing myself up at home reading.

Loving the February 13th episode of This American Life called “What I Did for Love.” Especially the prologue and first act. So many things I could relate too.

Obsessed with the song “We Are Young” by the group Fun. It has been running through my head constantly. See video at the top.

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